OCT 2009
What is LEED ND Overview History LEED ND Rating System Smart location and linkage Neighborhood Pattern and Design Green Infrastructure and Buildings Innovation and Design Process Project Example Greenline
LEED ND OVERVIEW ORIGINS AND HISTORY Combines elements of Smart Growth, New urbanism and Green Building Collaborative effort by CNU, USGBC and NRDC 2007 first draft of LEED ND 2008 LEED ND Pilot projects 2009 CNU Voted for approval. USGBC Vote pending. source: www.cnu.org 238 projects from 39 states and 6 countries were submitted for the LEED pilot program.
RATING SYSTEM Smart location and linkage Neighborhood pattern and design Green infrastructure and buildings Innovation and design process 27 44 29 10 TOTAL 110
SMART LOCATION AND LINKAGE Smart location and linkage Neighborhood pattern and design Green infrastructure and buildings Innovation and design process
SMART LOCATION AND LINKAGE CREDIT 1: PREFERRED LOCATION Maximum of 10 points Location Type (5 possible points) And/or Connectivity (5 possible points) And/or Designated High Priority Locations (3 points) source: http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/metro/70s-scenes/36.html
NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN AND DESIGN Smart location and linkage Neighborhood pattern and design Green infrastructure and buildings Innovation and design process
NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN AND DESIGN CREDIT 1: WALKABLE STREETS Maximum of 12 points CREDIT 2: COMPACT DEVELOPMENT Maximum of 6 points CREDIT 4: MIXED INCOME DIVERSE COMMUNITES Maximum of 7 points by Matthew Blackett source: www.flickr.com/photos/spacing
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDINGS Smart location and linkage Neighborhood pattern and design Green infrastructure and buildings Innovation and design process
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDINGS CREDIT 1: CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDINGS Maximum of 5 points CREDIT 7: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Maximum of 4 points CREDIT 11: ONSITE RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES Maximum of 3 points
INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS Smart location and linkage Neighborhood pattern and design Green infrastructure and buildings Innovation and design process
INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS INNOVATION CREDITS Maximum of 6 points REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS Maximum of 4 points http://gapellet.brinkster.net/southeast%20usa.gif
PROJECT EXAMPLE GREENLINE Potential LEED ND Project
GREENLINE GWCC - C GWCC - B GWCC - A CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK CONTEXT GEORGIA DOME GREENLINE INTERNATIONAL PLAZA PHILIPS ARENA CNN CENTER DOME/CNN/GWCC MARTA STATION Potential LEED ND Silver STUDY AREA (Approx. 94 Ac) FIVE POINTS MARTA STATION RUSSELL FEDERAL BLDG GSU MARTA STATION ATLANTA CITY HALL STATE CAPITOL
GREENLINE GWCC - C GWCC - B GWCC - A VISION GEORGIA DOME INTERNATIONAL PLAZA DOME/CNN/GWCC MARTA STATION FIVE POINTS MARTA STATION RUSSELL FEDERAL BLDG SAM NUNN FEDERAL BLDG THE VISION ~ To create a plan that stitches the city back together ~ Create a plan that provides for a safe, walkable, bicyclepedestrian friendly environment ~ Create value by providing amenity & recreational spaces ~ Create a development that provides economic benefit and rejuvenates downtown Atlanta GSU MARTA STATION ATLANTA CITY HALL STATE CAPITOL
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA GREENLINE PHILIPS ARENA CNN CENTER THE FRAMEWORK DOME/CNN/GWCC MARTA STATION HURT PARK RUSSELL FEDERAL BLDG SAM NUNN FEDERAL CTR FIVE POINTS MARTA STATION A ribbon of new urban parks and plazas GSU MARTA STATION December 2007 STATE CAPITOL
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA GREENLINE PHILIPS ARENA CNN CENTER THE FRAMEWORK DOME/CNN/GWCC MARTA STATION HURT PARK RUSSELL FEDERAL BLDG SAM NUNN FEDERAL BLDG FIVE POINTS MARTA STATION in conjunction with an extended street grid creates the framework for revitalization GSU MARTA STATION December 2007 STATE CAPITOL
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA GREENLINE PHILIPS ARENA CNN CENTER THE PLAN DOME/CNN/GWCC MARTA STATION HURT PARK RUSSELL FEDERAL BLDG SAM NUNN FEDERAL BLDG FIVE POINTS MARTA STATION creating value and supporting a mix of uses ranging from infill to new development. GSU MARTA STATION December 2007 STATE CAPITOL
GREENLINE Summary of potential credits: Smart location and linkage Neighborhood pattern and design Green infrastructure and buildings Innovation and design process 20 21 8 2 LEED ND Silver
LEED ND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Uses for Local Governments Evaluate current policies and practices Basis for structural incentives Basis for financial incentives
LEED ND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Evaluate current policies and practices Analyze existing zoning codes Identify obstacles to sustainable development Helpful in achieving community goals Informs macro level planning issues http://www.sehinc.com/online/winona-co/images/zoning-standards.gif
LEED ND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Basis for Structural incentives Density and Height bonuses Expedited and streamlined approval Preference on development of publicly owned lands
LEED ND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Basis for financial incentives Tax credits or abatements Reduced permitting fees TIF/TAD district definition http://farm1.static.flickr.com/68/179459831_9a366049ae.jpg
LEED ND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Further information www.usgbc.org www.cnu.org www.nrdc.org Chirayu Bhatt, AICP, LEED AP HOK chirayu.bhatt@
LEED ND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Thank you